A Crystal Clear Caribbean
Chapter 10: A Whimpering Fit
Finally! We're out of that dreadful place! Mr. Gibbs found us a crew. I must say, they are a little strange, definitely not the average looking crew. There's a man, who actually looks more like a child. He's very short, as tall as my hip, and another man has a parrot that speaks for him because he doesn't have a tongue anymore. Mr. Cotton, that's his name. And there's Anamaria. Anamaria once fell for Jack's charm, but he stole her ship, and then sunk it. It was so fun to see her smack him, just like the others did, but apparently Jack agreed that she had a reason to. It is so very nice to have another girl around. It's the first time in a long while where I've been with a woman who isn't a whore, and it feels very good.
Will still seems amused of the crew. He thought it was a joke at first when Mr. Gibbs showed them to us, but I think he became nervous once we convinced him that it was our actual crew. He and Jack are so amusing when with each other. Jack especially. I swear, one of these days I am going to die of a terrible bellyache from the laughing!
The sky is clear and the waves are calm. Wind whips through my coppery hair as I stand upon the boat deck. Dark clouds fill the sky. I fear that it will rain soon. Jack is busy looking at his unusual compass that never points northbound. Will and Mr. Gibbs are working out something or other. I cannot help but wonder about Elizabeth. She takes up the majority of my thoughts. I fear for her horribly. How is she? What is Barbossa doing to her? My head begins to float lightly. I step away from the railing; afraid I'll plunge in to the water. It's not from the corset, for I haven't worn one since we set said (thank God!). I sit against it instead, to steady myself. My mind wanders back. Are they going to kill her, Elizabeth, my loving and devoting sister? My good and kind-hearted sibling who has done nothing more than watch after me? Have they already done it? Is she lying at the bottom of the sea, a lost and lonely soul trying to figure out what she'd done to deserve such a cruel fate?
Tears spring to my eyes. I cannot help it. I do not care if everyone stares.
She's my sister.
I huddle in a ball, salty tears running down my cheeks like the largest waterfall. I cannot control it. Two arms wrap around my frail body. I tremble slightly from the uncontrollable sobbing. I lean in to the man. It's a bit shaky, but I inhale. The person smells like seawater, sweat, and, mainly, an indescribable smell. It's one very distinct smell that I've inhaled before.
The man I'm weeping into is Will.
"Shh. Calm, now. It's alright Gemma." I find that I absolutely love it when he talks into my hair. However, I still cannot yield my sorrow and continue crying. Will tries to help me up, but I stumble and practically land on my bottom. He catches me, though, because he's very quick. My eyes finally open and I see everybody on board staring at me. I turn my head, completely embarrassed by this scene I've caused. "Show's over! Get back to your duty!" Will snarls in the utmost terrifying voice I've ever heard him utter. Even Jack scurries back to his post like a frightened dog.
Will takes me to my sleeping quarters and places me in my hammock. He also joins me, hopping up on to it. I've finally managed to stop crying, however my face is wet, red, and blotchy, and my mouth in a tight frown. Will looks at me with his magnificently dark eyes. His thumb runs down the path my tears had been. I blush turn my head, but I don't think he notices because my face is already stained red. "What happened?" he murmurs. Oh no. I feel the tears again.
"Elizabeth," I blandly state. It's all I need to say before he pulls me back in to a hug. I savor the embrace. He feels so warm.
"Don't worry," He sooths. "We'll catch her before anything happens." I know he couldn't possibly know that for sure, but I was thankful for the kindness. I'll take all I can get at this point. He pulls away and taps my chin. "Just keep that cute chin of yours up." I chuckle a second. "And keep your hopes high." Will grabs my shaking hand. His hands are rough from sailing and his blacksmith job, but they're extremely gentle. "We'll make it through this. Trust me."
I stare at our hands. I wish they could forever be interlocked like this. "I do trust you," I whisper.
Will came back on deck. Once Jack spots him, he is by his side immediately. "This Elizabeth gal, you say you love her?" Will eyes him sharply.
"Yes, I do." Jack rubs his chin.
"And she's the sister of our good friend Gemma, right?"
"Yes. Where are you going with this, Jack?"
"Nowhere. Just getting the facts straight." Will continued forward, but Jack trailed behind. "You took good care of the young girl."
"She's my best friend. She always has been and always will be. I can't stand to see her so upset."
Jack smiled. I see what's happening here. "Thank ye." As Jack walked away, Will watched confused.
What was that about? He asked himself, but eventually he shrugged it off and returned to Mr. Gibbs to finish what they started.
A is storm raging. My stomach churns and my head spins. My lunch should come up at any time now. Anamaria sits with me to make sure I don't completely turn ill. "I suppose it hasn't been the best day for you," she says. I shake my head. "What happened on deck before?" Despite my conservative thoughts, I found myself spilling everything out to Anamaria. I told her about my life before I met Jack, how I was always overlooked and Elizabeth and Will were the only people I could personally speak with. I spoke about the raid, about how Will and I came to meet the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow. Everything was told to her. Everything, that is, but my love for William Turner.
After this, I feel as if Anamaria and I are becoming closer friends. She is good to me and it also feels nice to have a female friend who isn't your relative. I suppose that's what I've always wanted.
To feel loved.
A/N: I am so very sorry on how long it's been since I've updated. I couldn't think of what to write! Those writers blocks suck, I can tell you! I hope you enjoy this chapter! Please read and review! I absolutely love to hear from everyone! 3 to all!
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